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NY S00373

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Gianaris

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the state, municipalities, public authorities, and their negotiating agents from including confidentiality or non-disclosure provisions in economic development contracts
  • Applies to agreements involving tax incentives, payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs), tax abatements, bonds, notes, loans, grants, and rebates
  • Bars any contract language that would prevent parties from disclosing, discussing, describing, or commenting on agreement terms
  • Amends four separate laws to ensure comprehensive coverage: the Urban Development Corporation Act, State Finance Law, General Municipal Law, and Economic Development Law
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Prohibits confidentiality and non-disclosure provisions from inclusion in contracts pertaining to economic development, entered into by the state or a municipality or any party negotiating on behalf of such governmental entity.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations2/5/2026
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions1/7/2026
Governmental Operations2/25/2025
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions1/8/2025

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